ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 451256 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
celebrated
gruff
altruistic
frugal

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
stealth
pretentious
embellish
antidote

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
incidental
penurious
diffident
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
frugal
urge
belated
lenient

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
apathetic
ramble
approachable
punctual

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."